What did not happen in 145 years, was seen in 5 days, the most unique record of Test cricket. Brathwaite and Chanderpaul bat all 5 days in Test Match, 1st Pair in Test Cricket History

145 साल में जो न हुआ, वो 5 दिनों में दिखा, टेस्ट क्रिकेट का सबसे अनोखा रिकॉर्ड

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TV9 Bharatvarsh | Edited By: Sumit Sundriyal

Updated on: Feb 09, 2023 | 2:21 AM

Against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite and Tejanren, son of former veteran batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul, made this special record together.

Test cricket is being played all over the world for the last 145 years. In such a long history of cricket, many types of records have been made with ball or bat. Nevertheless, something unique often happens and such a special record has been made by Kraigg Brathwaite and Tejnar Chanderpaul of West Indies. (Twitter/Windies Cricket)

In the first Test match against Zimbabwe, this opening pair of West Indies created history by batting for all five days. Earlier in the history of Test cricket, no pair had batted on all five days. (PTI)

In the first Test match against Zimbabwe, this opening pair of West Indies created history by batting for all five days. Earlier in the history of Test cricket, no pair had batted on all five days. (PTI)

The Test played at Bulawayo was affected by rain on the first two days and both these batsmen traveled till the third day without losing a wicket. After this, after declaring Zimbabwe's first innings on the fourth day, batted in the last few overs in the second innings and returned unbeaten to bat together on the fifth day. (Twitter/Windies Cricket)

The Test played at Bulawayo was affected by rain on the first two days and both these batsmen traveled till the third day without losing a wicket. After this, after declaring Zimbabwe’s first innings on the fourth day, batted in the last few overs in the second innings and returned unbeaten to bat together on the fifth day. (Twitter/Windies Cricket)

During this, both the batsmen also achieved personal achievements. Chandrapaul, playing only his third Test for the West Indies, scored a brilliant double century. He remained unbeaten after scoring 207 runs. (PTI)

During this, both the batsmen also achieved personal achievements. Chandrapaul, playing only his third Test for the West Indies, scored a brilliant double century. He remained unbeaten after scoring 207 runs. (PTI)

In this way, like his legendary father Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Tejanren scored a double century in Tests for the West Indies. This is only the second father-son pair to score a double century in Test cricket. (PTI)

In this way, like his legendary father Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Tejanren scored a double century in Tests for the West Indies. This is only the second father-son pair to score a double century in Test cricket. (PTI)

At the same time, West Indies captain Craig Brathwaite continued his streak of centuries since 2013 and scored his 12th Test century. He scored 182 runs. However, he could only score 25 and Chanderpaul 15 in the second innings and the Test ended in a draw on the last day. (PTI)

At the same time, West Indies captain Craig Brathwaite continued his streak of centuries since 2013 and scored his 12th Test century. He scored 182 runs. However, he could only score 25 and Chanderpaul 15 in the second innings and the Test ended in a draw on the last day. (PTI)

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